Press Release from the NYC DOHMH on MRSA

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has good news.

While the statement pretty much backs up my assertion, there is something in there that makes me uneasy. Under the recommendations for sports teams, it says:

5. Staff should advise players against body shaving

So that's the real human cost of MRSA. Female high school athletes with hairy legs and armpits and male athletes that look like jesus. High school dances are going to be gross. Everyone loses.

Touche, MRSA. I underestimated you.

And to you, members of the media, I owe an apology. You may get back to your irresponsible fear-mongering.

Thanks to Kerri for the catch.